One moment Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwən/ /ˈmoʊmənt

WUHN MOH-muhnt

UK

wˈɒn/ /mˈəʊmənt

WON MOH-muhnt

Definition

A polite way to ask someone to wait for a very short time.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in formal or polite situations, such as customer service or on the phone. Often interchangeable with 'just a second' or 'hold on,' but 'one moment' is slightly more formal.

• Spanish: un momento
• Portuguese (BR): um momento
• Portuguese (PT): um momento
• Chinese (Simplified): 请稍等
• Chinese (Traditional): 請稍等
• Hindi: एक पल
• Arabic: لحظة واحدة
• Bengali: এক মুহূর্ত - এক্ষুনি
• Russian: один момент - минутку
• Japanese: 少々お待ちください - 少しお待ちください
• Vietnamese: một chút - một lát
• Korean: 잠시만요 - 잠깐만요
• Turkish: bir dakika - bir saniye
• Urdu: ایک لمحہ
• Indonesian: sebentar - satu saat

Example Sentences

Could you wait one moment, please?

basic

Please hold on for one moment.

basic

I'll be with you in one moment.

basic

Sure, just give me one moment to check that for you.

natural

If you hold one moment, the manager will be right with you.

natural

Thanks for your patience—this will only take one moment.

natural